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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323.06 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323.06 and 304.96 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323.06 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323.06 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323.06 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 403,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,480.38/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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